For the Love of all things Mermaid

While, I was headed to the hospital in labor, our friends Camille and Chris, graciously watched Makayla and James Micheal until my in-laws got there. While James Micheal was there, he spotted a little mermaid jumpsuit. So, he got to put it on and do a fashion show for Chris and Camille. I had Camille email me the pictures, so I could post them on my blog, and embarass him later when he brings home a date. Enjoy my big boy and his love of all things Little Mermaid.

Birth Announcement

This is the birth announcement my mom made. I loved it and thought I would post it. It is a really cute picture of Evan with his eyes open. Enjoy, and thanks for the great picture mom.

More Pictures of Evan!

So I can't help but post some cute pictures of my little baby. He seems like he is already changing. I can't believe he is six days old already. He is such a sweetheart and loves to eat like a piggy. Enjoy pictures of our little E.T.

Evan Thomas Has Arrived!!

Well, Wednesday night around 5:30 I went into labor. I called James home from school, and we dropped the kids off at our friends house (thanks Camille and Chris). By the time I got to the hospital I was screaming and dialated to a 4. I got my epidural and was very happy. I hadn't made a lot of progress in an hour so my mom and dad and James went to go get some dinner. Well, by the time they came back I was at nine, and eight minutes later I was ready to push. Evan Thomas Divis was born at 10:44 pm. He was 8lbs 9oz., 21 inches long, and his head was 14 cm around. He is adorable and looks very much like James Micheal and Makayla. He is not fussy, and is very alert. We are excited and got to bring him home today. Enjoy the pictures.

Hot Tub Fun at Grandma and Grandpa Mac's!

Well last Sunday we went to my mom and dad's house. We wanted to visit them one last time before I have the baby. Not, that it matters, because I still haven't had the baby! ARGGH! But, we did have a lot of fun. James Micheal, Makayla, and Daddy, got to enjoy the hot tub. I got to sit and watch, cause I am cursed to not be able to go into a hot tub, even though I really want too. James Micheal had fun turning on the bubbles and giggling his head off. Makayla had fun until James Micheal would turn the bubbles on, they scared her a little bit. James enjoyed himself too, and wants to go again soon, I am sure. All in all, it was a great Sunday visit and my mom took some cute pictures. Enjoy!!

Good and Bad

Well I have bad news, Makayla got her swallow study re-evaluation today, and well it showed the same results. She still has deep penetration, and is still aspirating on liquids. Makayla's speech therapist and I were just in shock. She has been doing so well with eating and drinking. We still feel like a nose tube for fluids is not the right choice for her. She would constantly be pulling it out, and a g-tube is major surgery. So, we are going to continue with the thickened liquids, and pray she stays healthy and doesn't get aspiration pneumonia. James and I are relying on the Lord and feel like the tube just isn't the right choice right now. But, if she does get sick again, and it is pneumonia, we will probably have to do the tube. Either way, we just want what is best for her and she seems happy, so no big decisions yet. Now, to lighten the mood I wanted to show you some cute pictures of my babies, playing the piano together, they are so darling. Love them to pieces.

Ode to James Micheal

James Micheal has been getting so big lately. He is definetly a little firecracker. He loves playing with his dad. James was trying to get him to do a flip, but every time he would grab his legs, James Micheal would act like he was jumping and just let go. He sure had a fun time though. Below are some pictures of him being silly with dad. He also said something really funny the other day. We have been talking about the baby a lot to him, and we were in the car on the way home, and he asked if baby Eban was coming soon. And we always tell him not yet he is still cooking in mommy's tummy. James Micheal said,"Oh, he is cooking us pancakes for dinner." James and I just laughed and laughed, and then James Micheal laughed, of course he didn't know why, but it was sure cute. He also loves the little mermaid,and wants to watch it all day long. I have no idea why, and it is probably killing his dad that he loves such a girly movie. But, it was my favorite movie and so I think it is cute. He also asks why to everything. We tried to ask him why after everything he said the other day, and he got annoyed and said,"Why you keep saying why? Stop it." We were hoping he would see how annoying it is, but the next thing we said, all he said, was, "WHY". Either way, he is such a sweet heart and we love him very much, he is excited for his baby brother to come, but we will see how long that lasts.

Makayla's New Shoes

Makayla recieved her new orthotics for her feet. She is doing very well with them and is even taking steps with help. She can stand on her own two feet for at least a second, she is still afraid to let go, but the shoes are definetly making a big difference. Hopefully, she will be running around the house soon.